1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 514 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3246 mm |